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I like the guy, and I'm wondering whether anybody knows anything about his next potential victim?

I don't know about his next opponent, but this is the latest news from the Commonwealth Boxing Council: http://www.bbbofc.com/notices.php

Barker v Mackilin would be a cracking fight, very close too.

Some decent names up there for good learning fights.

I heard Jason McKay was in line if he wins in Dublin next month.

http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2910- ... nd-up.html

Wayne Elcock fighting for the IBF,would he have to vacate the british title.
If so Would Darren McDermott be a good test and maybe add the british title aswell as Mcdermott as already won an elminator.

MPG wrote:Wayne Elcock fighting for the IBF,would he have to vacate the british title.
If so Would Darren McDermott be a good test and maybe add the british title aswell as Mcdermott as already won an elminator.

Only if Wayne wins the IBF belt.

Macca would relish the challenge for a crack at Barker's Commonwealth title, though i think the British title is his main priority at this time. He'd certainly give Barker a hell of a tussle.

Tom Podmore.

I think Matthew Macklin might be abit too much for Barker at this moment with it only being Darren's 2nd fight back since the layoff.

I rate Matthew and i would tip him to beat John Duddy now.Am i way off the mark ?

MPG wrote:I think Matthew Macklin might be abit too much for Barker at this moment with it only being Darren's 2nd fight back since the layoff.

I rate Matthew and i would tip him to beat John Duddy now.Am i way off the mark ?

Macklin doesnt beat Duddy!!!!! I do see the fight happening if Duddy finishes Eastman....Ireland would come to a standstill!!!

thepocketrocket wrote:

MPG wrote:I think Matthew Macklin might be abit too much for Barker at this moment with it only being Darren's 2nd fight back since the layoff.

I rate Matthew and i would tip him to beat John Duddy now.Am i way off the mark ?

Macklin doesnt beat Duddy!!!!! I do see the fight happening if Duddy finishes Eastman....Ireland would come to a standstill!!!

I wouldnt be so sure if I were you PR - Macklin learnt alot from the Moore loss and is far better suited to the middleweight limit in my opinion.

Neither would have to go looking for the other and, as you say, it would be a sure fire sell out in Dublin.

Duddy v MAcklin is a natural and should happen ASAP.

As for Barker, I think Bendall would make a perfect foil at this stage in his development. The Cov fighter is rock solid and would cause the wonder kid some problems along the way but I would pick Barker to win on points.

Barker probably not quite ready but potentially is better than Macklin, Duddy and Elcock.

thepocketrocket wrote:

MPG wrote:I think Matthew Macklin might be abit too much for Barker at this moment with it only being Darren's 2nd fight back since the layoff.

I rate Matthew and i would tip him to beat John Duddy now.Am i way off the mark ?

Macklin doesnt beat Duddy!!!!! I do see the fight happening if Duddy finishes Eastman....Ireland would come to a standstill!!!

I dont know pocket but i just think that Macklin has the beating of Duddy,Going on their last fights,i was more inpressed with Macklin then Duddy,but i know i cant just base my opinion on their last fights.but Matthew seems to be stronger.

Not sure if Darren hits hard enough but certainly has the ability.

I'd root for him for sure, he's had some tragedy to deal with and deserves to be a winner.

Shaping up nicely on the British / Irish scene !

I'm a bit worried that he didn't manage to KO Ben Crampton who had no defence whatsoever though.